Rullion have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to work with various Rolling Stock / Rail Depots in the North Region of the UK.

Duration:
This is a long term contract role that will be based out of Manchester Rail Depot, however will be required to travel to other Rail Depots in the North Region as of when required.


Hours:
Typical working hours are 37 hours per week over a 5 day working week. However their maybe travel time as of when required to other locations.


Rates: (PAYE or Umbrella)
PAYE:
£22.36 per hour
First 12 weeks - 28 days leave post rata
Post 12 weeks - 34 days leave post rata

UMBRELLA Company
First 12 weeks - £28.29 per hour
Post 12 weeks - £29.68 per hour

Umbrella Company and PAYE options are available, as this role falls inside of IR35.


Role:
You will need to understand the needs of the logistics business and transforming those specifics into clear and efficient solutions to support the logistics requirements. He/she is the prime transformation officer for Global initiatives and translating them into the regional logistics sites. This will require you to identify gaps, map solutions and implement sustainable improvements to the existing logistics solutions for the sites in their region.


You will report to the Regional Logistics and Supply Chain Engineering Manager, who will agree the specific objectives of the role.

Success will be determined by a variety of measurements including:
* Implementing, where applicable, TLS processes and procedures.
* Supply Chain Safety within transportation, stores/warehouse and offices
* Stores environment - Measured by 5S audit
* Lineside Material - Measure of percentage at Point of use


Roles & Responsibilities:
* Continuous Improvement
o 5's To support the Supply Chain continuous improvement within offices & stores and that they are compliant with colour codes, signage and standards set by the department
o To validate Lineside Locations in terms of storage location usage, validation of correlating SAP with storage mediums, mobilisation/demobilisation, repairs and new design installations.
o To create and mobilise Kaizen 2P Events and generate current and future state plans so that implementation matrices are used in line with internal and external customers expectations.

Project Planning:
o To view bill of materials/warehouse/store stocks and assess storage mediums, warehouse/location capacities, design solutions to fit requirements and deliver projects.
o Be Responsible for forecasting resource, costs, MHE requirements and deliverables to make the project a success
o To create and develop project plans that deliver objectives, timelines, milestones and achievements to be presentable to management at any given moment in time.
o To work with customer to create project stability by resolving process/procedural issues, bottlenecks and to include KPI's to monitor progress


Site Demobilisation / Mobilisation:
o The logistics Manager should be able to obtain clear objectives of the requirement, have clear dates of completions/start-ups, access to site plans, Department Assets, project status and timelines
o Be able to communicate with all players within the remit and assign project actions, costs and updates.
o Deliver timescales of completion/start-ups and have monitors in place to insure failures are captured and identified in order to rectify.


Qualifications and Experience Levels:
o Relevant business/commercial degree is preferred, HND, BTec Professional Level 5 award or equivalent.
o A good understanding of Material handling equipment (vehicles, plant, storage mediums, automated storage systems, technology and Safety Systems)
o Must have good management knowledge and has experience in managing People from recruitment, EHS, training, planning, controlling, motivating, team building and coordinating staff.
o Would be desirable if the Warehouse Manager has managed Kaizen 2p, waste, VSM, 5's, quality standards and has sound EHS knowledge Prior experience of working within a supply chain, logistics, transportation, and warehouse/store environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics process and procedures with at least 3 years' experience in a warehouse/materials management
o Preferable to have good import/export knowledge, customs regulations, and security protocols
o Strong knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft applications, SAP and various online portals
o Strong knowledge of kaizen techniques and delivering projects.
o Desirable to have a Certificate of Professional competence in Road Haulage for operating requirements on sites
o Full clean driving licence
o Work experience from Rail, Construction or Project industry


Performance Measurement:
o Management of Safety/Quality/Delivery/Costs
o Staff Matrices and objectives
o Missing Parts and Customer satisfaction (internal / external)
o Inventory levels and accuracy
o SAP supply chain data quality objectives are met.
o Tooling & Material Supply
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

This role is subject to drugs and alcohol testing, due to working within a Safety Critical environment.

PPE is provided by Rullion.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.